Police Officer

City-of-Grants-Pass; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grants Pass Police Department invites applications for Police Officer. This role offers opportunities across patrol, traffic, detectives, K-9s, and school resource officer assignments. The right candidate will bring strong communication skills, a drive to learn, and a commitment to community safety.

Rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends are standard. Residency may be required within proximity to the City, with on-the-job training and state DPSST certification

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve the community as a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.
• Rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends with the department.
• Support patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9s, and school resource officer assignments.

Skills

Great communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

DPSST Basic Police Certificate

DPSST Intermediate Certificate

DPSST Advanced Certificate

Law Enforcement Data System Certificate

Job description

Join the Police Department as a Police Officer. You have an opportunity to join our dynamic department where we protect and serve our community! You can go as far as your ambition and skills take you and there are opportunities for patrol, motors (traffic), detectives, K-9's, and school resource officer. There has never been a better time to join our team!

If you have great communication skills, the drive to learn, and are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career,

This position works rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends. High call volume and a fast paced environment are part of being a City of Grants Pass Police Officer.

This recruitment will be for a hiring list.

Your military service (VA) education benefits may apply to on-the-job training (field training) through our agency as a police officer. Check out the GI BILL Opportunities for Veteran First Responders which details how these benefits can be used.

Application Requirements

• City Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Resume
• Complete the exam at nationaltestingnetwork.com and select City of Grants Pass Police Department as an agency to receive your scores.

Incentives

• Associate Degree 2.5%
• Bachelor Degree 5%
• Second language 1.25%
• DPSST Intermediate Certificate 2.5%
• DPSST Advanced Certificate 4.0%

Note: Associate Degree is not cumulative.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as listed.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Meet physical standards as set by the Department of Public Safety on Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain an Oregon Class C Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• DPSST Basic Police Certificate following completion of training, within 12 months of employment.
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate within 60 days of assignment.

Residency requirement for this position: The residency requirement for the position is forty-five (45) minutes from City limits as it exists within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).

Candidates hired for the position of Police Officer must pass the ORPAT (physical ability) and firearms requirements prior to graduation at the Oregon DPSST Police Academy.

Eligibility and Diversity

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.